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Harry “Bud” Rogers

Harry “Bud” Rogers Bud’s Towing and Recovery Cortland, Ohio Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Always willing to lend a helping hand in any situation. Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in the industry. Bud has been a shining example…

HB 341 Hearing- Nov 15, 2016

TRAO President and member companies attended the hearing on Tuesday, November 15th, regarding HB341, the tow bill. They met with several legislators, all of whom are supportive of the bill. In addition, TRAO has four amendments that all parties agreed to, which will be offered at one of the next two or three hearings. Those…

House of Representatives Votes to Rescind California’s Clean Air Waiver

On April 30th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 approval of California’s plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks. With a House vote of 231 to 191, H.J.Res.87 now moves to the Senate. Those members who attended TRAA’s Hill Day in February will recall Congressman Kiley discussing this resolution…

IMPORTANT: SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM OPENS APRIL 3, 2020

FROM: Ohio Towing and Recovery Legislative Committee TO: Ohio Towing and Recovery RE: SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM OPENS TOMORROW This week, Congress passed significant legislation to help small businesses continue to function including a new program: The Paycheck Protection Program. This program may have an immediate impact on most Ohio towing and recovery companies, especially…

Irvin Johns

Irvin Johns Suburban Towing Louisville, Kentucky Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Active member with the state and national towing association….. Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in the industry. The construction of their current facility on Industrial Blvd set…

James “Jim” Jennings

James “Jim” Jennings Emerald Towing & Recovery Boca Raton, Florida Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. In 2002 before Traffic Incident Management and SHARP 2 became the goals of the industry Jim was one of the few in the towing industry to grasp the importance of the concept…